With an encyclopaedic knowledge of football and an ability to express himself like no other, Brian Kerr has been a breath of fresh air since coming on our TV screens as a pundit.
Aside from his impressive CV that boasts managerial successes with Ireland's U-16 and U-18-18 Irish teams, the St Patrick's Athletic icon has a passion for football - especially Irish football, on all levels - that's rarely matched.
Who else can get away with saying things like: "He went down like a big whinge-bag!" and "looks like he's banjo'd now alright!" and make it sound like it completely belongs in a piece of commentary and punditry.
On a more serious note, Kerr has managed both the Republic of Ireland and the Faroe Islands during various campaigns, so his knowledge of international football is exceptional.
However, his no-frills approach has made him a popular figure on Irish TV and in Brian Kerr's Football Stories viewers will get an up-close and personal view of Kerr.
The synopsis states: "Legendary former Irish international football manager Brian Kerr discusses his life and career in an in-depth conversation with Virgin Media Sport’s Tommy Martin.
From his sport obsessed childhood to the highs and lows of managing the Republic of Ireland, football in war zones, successes and failures in between, Brian Kerr tells his football story like no one else could. Brian’s warmth, wit and honesty pervade in two hour-long episodes filled with his amazing journey through football and life."
At present, no premiere date has been set but we're already looking forward to this one on Virgin Media.
Aside from this, Finding Jack Charlton is bound to be a powerful and emotional tribute to the great man.
Elsewhere, Lisa McGee's new murder-mystery The Deceived starring Emmet J Scanlon and Paul Mescal launches on September 7 on Virgin Media One. Lodging with Lucy comes to Virgin Media One as Lucy Kennedy invites a host of Irish celebrities to stay with her, starting with Irish football legend Paul McGrath.
Big Year In Big School is a brand new documentary series that offers an intimate window into the ups, downs, tears, tantrums and triumphs that unfold as we follow kids entering their first year of school.
Hallelujah, sport is back and we've got the conclusion of the Guinness Six Nations, the UEFA Super Cup, and the new Champions League/Europa League campaigns to enjoy this Autumn.
September also sees the return of the UEFA Nations League and Virgin Media Sport will have all the best games on each match-day, including highlights of all the Republic of Ireland's games.
They'll also have the Euro 2020 playoff semi-finals and finals.
Aside from this, Gogglebox Ireland, The Chase, Des, Singapore Grip, The Guards: Inside The K, First Love, Beat The Chasers, Life Under Lockdown: Covid-19 in Ireland, Vicky Phelan: The Big Interview, Trigger Point, Anne, I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here and the Irish TV premiere of Black '47 are all bound to interest viewers.
